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Trump’s Hush-Money Case Was About to Get Harder as Cohen Prepared to Take the Stand

On May 12, the New York hush-money case was headed toward Michael Cohen’s May 13 testimony, a stretch that could sharpen the prosecution’s account of Trump’s role in the reimbursement scheme.

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First recorded May 12, 2024·Meaningfully updated May 12, 2024

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Trump’s Hush-Money Case Was About to Get Harder as Cohen Prepared to Take the Stand

On May 12, the New York hush-money case was headed toward Michael Cohen’s May 13 testimony, a stretch that could sharpen the prosecution’s account of Trump’s role in the reimbursement scheme.

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